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To leave poorly 9 year old at home while I do school run?

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springballs · 11/07/2025 14:18

I have a 9 year old dd (year 4) who’s off school today with a stomach bug.
I wouldn’t dream of usually leaving her alone but if she’s not well would you leave her for 20 minutes while getting the youngest from school?
I trust her and I know she’d be happy to stay here.

OP posts:
blacklabradorsandchilledrose · 11/07/2025 20:27

springballs · 11/07/2025 17:16

I was trying to make a decision and wondered what other parents would do.
I took her with me in the end as she wanted to go to
the shop on the way but it’s nice to know what others would do in your situation and thank you for everyone who took the time to advise.

@springballsspreading her stomach bug to other people?! Dick move, OP.

Stormroses · 11/07/2025 20:30

I'd ask a neighbour to sit with her, or a friend to collect your other child and take them to school.

Twelftytwo · 12/07/2025 07:04

I know it's happened now but yes I would in that situation, if she had some way of contacting you (ask Alexa to call you, or message from iPad)

Don't ask someone else to sit with her and catch the bug!

littleweedandherflowers · 12/07/2025 13:55

I can’t believe you took her in a shop for others to catch it ! That’s really selfish

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